Master in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's)

At DeVry University-Illinois, tuition is Apply at no cost when you submit your application for our August 31 session..

This programme focuses on managing enterprise-level network and communication systems in modern organizations. Students develop technical and leadership skills to design, secure, and optimize complex IT infrastructures. The curriculum integrates AI applications, cloud technologies, and project management within a business context. Graduates are prepared to lead technical initiatives across diverse industries.

Focus areas include Information Security, Project Management.

The programme requires 45 credits and is structured over 4 to 8 semesters. It includes coursework in network design, security, cloud technologies, and project management, culminating in a project-based capstone.

Graduates enter roles such as computer and information systems manager, information security compliance analyst, or IT project manager.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree. A minimum GPA and official transcripts are required. Additional documents include a resume and personal statement.

The programme totals about 45 credit hours. Online and on-campus delivery, full-time or part-time, with a typical duration of 4 to 8 semesters. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

DeVry University-Illinois is located in Lisle, Illinois, and offers an online-focused approach to higher education. Students can pursue undergraduate certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, and master's degrees. The university's programs cover technology fields such as cybersecurity, information technology, and networking; business areas including accounting, human resources, and project management; and healthcare subjects such as healthcare administration and medical billing and coding. Graduate degrees and certificates are available through the Keller Graduate School of Management.

DeVry began in 1931, when Dr. Herman DeVry founded the institution after inventing the first portable silent motion picture projector. Its current academic approach combines career-centered programs, industry-focused specializations, and real-world curriculum. The university also incorporates artificial intelligence tools into its learning environment, including hands-on practice with real-world AI tools and AI-powered learning assistants in every course. Experienced faculty and DeVry Care support students from their first conversation through graduation and beyond. Sessions begin every eight weeks, giving students a regular schedule of entry points. Students should also know that qualifying transfer credits may be accepted, and scholarships, grants, employer reimbursement, and military and veteran benefits may help reduce education costs. The institution serves both undergraduate and graduate students, making it possible to continue from an initial credential into advanced study.